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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.78, 11,221.82 and 4,946.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.78, 11,221.82 and 4,946.09 is: 6,823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.78 : 11,221.82 = 4,946.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.78/11,221.82 = 4,946.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.78x = 11,221.82 × 4,946.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.78x = 55,504,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504,050.84/8,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.89

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